Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 98: An Act prohibiting employment discrimination based on legal use of cannabis
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 98 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act prohibiting employment discrimination based on legal use of cannabis. Primary sponsor: Jake Oliveira (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (November 3, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 98) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to prohibit employment discrimination based on the legal use of cannabis. Cannabis Policy.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oliveira | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 06/17/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Cannabis Policy